Katie Paris

Founder of Red Wine & Blue, a grassroots organization that helps suburban women engage in politics and organize locally around public education, reproductive freedom, and democracy.

Political Disengagement Cedes Power Over Daily Life

Katie Paris argues that opting out of politics does not remove politics from a person’s life; it cedes power over decisions that shape it. With anti-career coach Danielle Roberts, she makes the case that civic participation begins in local institutions and trusted relationships, while Roberts argues that time, rest, joy and community are necessary to sustain that engagement.

TEDJul 14, 20265 min read